In my last post I addressed the matter of a dog who has forgotten her house-training. What we were slow to admit to ourselves was that this would inevitably include her car- and taxi-training – and, indeed, her train-training. 562 more words

This one is a must for my list. Not just because it’s fucking hilarious, but because it also rocks! It’s got hilarious lyrics, brutal metal riffs and a 19-minute-long track of random noises. 366 more words

Like all dogs, Matty is obsessed with food. Once, in her more athletic days, we made the mistake of leaving her in the kitchen with the table laid for supper – the first course being melon and Parma ham. 300 more words

Until last year our black Cocker spaniel, Matty, was a dream of a pet. Beautiful to look at, sweet-natured and obedient, she was described by a friend as the best-behaved dog in Britain. 568 more words